FC Bayern are unlikely to be active in the winter transfer market, confirmed sporting director Max Eberl ahead of the Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon
Despite the ongoing squad debates, the 52-year-old sees no reason to sign external reinforcements at the moment. Instead, the German record champions are focusing on stability, internal solutions and the return of key players
Over the past few weeks, there has been repeated speculation as to whether Munich could become active on the transfer market again in January due to individual absences or fluctuations in form. However, Eberl clearly put the brakes on any expectations. „To be honest, there are no plans to bring in anyone at the moment. Our squad is super homogeneous, super exciting, balanced from our point of view, in both offense and defense,“ he said on DAZN
The sporting director also warned of the possible side effects of a winter transfer. New players could call existing roles into question and bring unrest to the team – something that Eberl wants to avoid at all costs in a phase in which the squad is increasingly stabilizing. „A new player can also always mean unrest, because then roles may no longer be so clear,“ he explained
Returning players strengthen the squad – Bayern rely on solutions from within
Instead of external additions, Eberl points to the long-term injured players who are now gradually returning and offering the team new options. „Hiroko is already back, Phonzie is playing his first game. Jamal will also be back. Our transfers come from within,“ he said, making it clear that the club already sees its personnel reinforcements within its own ranks
Ito celebrated his comeback at the end of November, Davies was also allowed to make his first appearance against Sporting after a 262-day break, and everything points to Jamal Musiala making his comeback in January. Three returnees that Eberl deliberately describes as „internal transfers“ – and who do indeed have the potential to significantly improve the structure and depth of the Munich squad
It is therefore extremely unlikely that Munich will become active on the market. Eberl’s conclusion is clear: „At the moment, we don’t see us wanting to become active in any way.“
It is therefore becoming clear early on that FC Bayern are likely to experience a quiet winter – with plenty of stability, little speculation and a clear focus on further strengthening the internal hierarchy and balance.